Lori's Mexican Chili Crockpot Soup

Dive into a bowl of hearty comfort with Lori's Mexican Chili Crockpot Soup, a slow-cooked masterpiece brimming with rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. This easy-to-make recipe combines savory ground beef, tender beans, sweet corn, and aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, all simmered to perfection in a flavorful beef broth. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can let your crockpot do the work, creating a soul-warming meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Topped with fresh cilantro, melty cheese, creamy sour cream, and a refreshing squeeze of lime, this soup delivers the ultimate Tex-Mex experience in every bite. Whether you're meal prepping or feeding a hungry crowd, this one-pot wonder promises bold taste and effortless satisfaction!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 15 oz diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained)
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 1 whole lime, cut into wedges (optional)
• 0.5 cup shredded cheese, for topping (optional)
• 0.25 cup sour cream, for topping (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is softened and translucent.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a crockpot.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato paste, black beans, kidney beans, corn kernels, and beef broth to the crockpot.

Step 5

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Cover the crockpot with a lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.

Step 7

Stir the soup occasionally, if possible, to ensure the flavors combine evenly.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or spices, if needed, before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3246.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2584.9

Total Fat 118.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 411.1mg	0%
Sodium 7429.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 235.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 67.3g	0%
Total Sugars 41.1g
Protein 166.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 966.2mg	0%
Iron 31.6mg	0%
Potassium 6117.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.8%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 35.3%